Frankton (folding boat)

Martin Walford conceived the concept of the Frankton in the late 1990s; Michael Howard then worked out the design. It was designed as a dinghy that is usable on rivers, lakes and open water.^[2] It should be usable as a tender, yet be foldable to be easily transportable. ^[3]

Open, the Franklin is 3 m × 1.5 m × 0.69 m. ^[4] It can hold three adults. It can be both rowed and sailed. Its hull design allows it to double as a life raft. In that case it has a flat deck that will allow two adults to sleep on it.^[2] The Franklin's hull has a W-shape, which supplies the dinghy with lateral resistance and also increases its stability. ^[3]